Dovell Haley
Decatur Dovell Haley, 81, of Decatur, passed from this life on Saturday, August 29, at his home on the Tennessee River, surrounded by his family. He was born June 11, 1934, in Lawrence County to Wallace and Autie Haley.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Carolyn Haley of Decatur; children, Tim and wife, Annette, of Trinity and Ricky and wife, Sandy, of Vinemont; grandchildren, Heather Haley Phillips and husband, Brandon, of Huntsville, Heath and wife, Amy, of Trinity, Paul and wife, Ashley, of Athens, Erica Haley of Pensacola, Florida, and Derrick Ransom of Vinemont; brothers, Freddie, Dale and Carlton of Hartselle; and sisters, June Maxwell of Cotaco and Vernell Miner of Eva. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Hardie, Vernie, Boyd and Kenneth; sisters, Wanda, Sandra and Sherry; and grandson, Patrick.

Mr. Haley retired from Monsanto in 1996 after 44 years of service. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Danville Road in Decatur.

Funeral services will be at Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home, Decatur, on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at 11 a.m. with visitation tonight from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be the grandchildren.